German Course: Fees 2024, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning, Online

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German language course is one of the most popular foreign language courses which is beneficial for students who aspires to study further in European countries like Austria, Germany etc. Interested students can pursue a German course as certificate or diploma. German course is also offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil and PhD level. The course is in high demand due to multiple employment opportunities available in various sectors like embassies, corporates, travel and tourism, international relations and many more areas.  

Read the article below to know more about various types of German courses, popular German courses, distance, online, certificate German courses and much more. 

Types of German Courses -UG & PG 

German courses can be divided into different categories depending upon the mode of education. The course can be offered in various modes like full-time, online, diploma and certificate. There are a number of colleges in India that provides German courses in regular or full-time mode while some of the colleges provide the course in online, certificate and diploma mode.

German Degree Courses – UG

students get to pursue the course in regular full-time mode. Here students are required to take regular classes and be physically present in the classroom. There are a number of colleges offering BA German in India.

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

German 

Duration of course 

3 years 

Course fees 

Fees ranges below between INR 1000 to 1 lakh 

Eligibility 

students must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate marks from any stream.  

Admission process 

Merit-based & Entrance test 

Subsequent course to pursue 

MA German 

What after a BA German degree? 

After completing BA German students can pursue a masters degree course in German. students can also look for job opportunities available in the field like embassies, corporates, travel and tourism, international relations etc. 

Top German Courses  

Here is a list of courses in German and their duration:

Course 

Duration 

BA in German

3-Years 

MA in German

2-Years 

MPhil in German 

2-Years 

PhD in German 

2-Years 

Diploma in German 

1-Year 

PG Diploma in German 

1-Years 

Certificate in German 

6-Months/1-Year 

German Diploma Courses – UG 

students can get admission in diploma German courses on the basis of merit. Various universities in India offer diploma courses in German in India. students can also pursue advanced diploma.  

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

Diploma German  

Duration of course 

1-2 years 

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 20,000 

Eligibility 

students are eligible to take admission into the course after class 10 or 12 or equivalent. students from all streams can apply for the German course. 

Admission process 

Merit-based 

Subsequent course to pursue 

German PG Diploma 

What after a Diploma German degree? 

students can pursue higher degree like masters degree in German. 

Online German Courses -UG  

students can get admission in various online German courses after class 10th or 12th. students of any stream can take admission in online German course. 

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

Online German  

Duration of course 

Few hours to few weeks  

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 1200 - 24,000 

Eligibility 

students are eligible to take admission into the course after class 10 or 12 or equivalent. students from all streams can apply for the German course. 

What after a Online German degree? 

students can pursue higher degree like bachelors or masters degree in German. They can also look for job opportunities in the field. 

German Certification Courses -UG  

students can pursue Certificate Course in German after completing 10+2. The duration of the course is mainly one year. The course focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking proficiency. 

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

Certificate German  

Duration of course 

6 months to 1 year 

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 2,000 to INR 30,000 

Eligibility 

students are eligible to take admission into the course after class 12 or equivalent who have obtained 55% passing from a recognized board 

Admission process 

Merit-based 

Subsequent course to pursue 

German Degree Course 

What after a Certification German course? 

students can pursue higher degree like bachelor or master's degree in German. 

German Degree Courses – PG 

Master's degree in German is 2 years duration postgraduation course. There are various colleges in India offering MA German.

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

MA German 

Duration of course 

2 years 

Course fees 

Annual fees range below between INR INR 1,000 - 1,20,000 

Eligibility 

students must have a bachelor’s degree in Germa.  

Admission process 

Merit-based & Entrance test 

Subsequent course to pursue 

MPhil or PhD German 

What after a BA German degree? 

After completing MA German students can pursue higher degree in German. students can also look for job opportunities available in the fields like embassies, corporates, travel and tourism, international relations etc. 

German Diploma Courses -PG  

Admission to PG Diploma courses is done on the basis of merit. Diploma in German at PG level is also known as PG Diploma. There are number of universities and colleges in India that provide PG diploma courses in German.  

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

PG Diploma German  

Duration of course 

1-2 years 

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 40,000 

Eligibility 

students are eligible to take admission into the course after class 10 or 12 or equivalent. students from all streams can apply for the German course. 

Admission process 

Merit-based 

What after a Diploma German degree? 

students can pursue higher degree like master's degree in German. They can also look for various job options available in the field. 

German: Career Opportunities

After completing German language course students can work in a number of fields. The job opportunities for the German language graduates are high.

Job Opportunities for German Graduates
Translator & Interpreter Tourism Industry
Hospitality industry German language teacher/trainer
Research analyst Engineering Jobs in India and Germany
Aeroflight sector Media industry
Table of contents
  • Popular German Colleges in India
  • Popular Private German Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular German UG Courses
  • Popular German PG Courses

Popular German Colleges in India

Following are the most popular German Colleges in India. Learn more about these German colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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Popular Private German Colleges in India

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#70 Outlook

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for German. Students interested in pursuing a career on German, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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Popular German UG Courses

Following are the most popular German UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular German PG Courses

Following are the most popular German PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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Yes, the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences offers its own official German language entrance exam via its Language Centre for university admission, the DSH.

Key details about DSH at h_da are:

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Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences ranks among Germany's top 100 universities in 2027, as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings. The institute is unranked at national level as part of university rankings given by global university ranking platforms like QS.

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For Programme 1, Indian students must first submit a preliminary questionnaire online at kaad.de. For Programme 2, direct applications to the Bonn office are not permitted; students must apply via the Catholic University Chaplaincy (KHG/KSG) at their German university.

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Aayushi Dhawan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, Indian students are not required to prove German proficiency for entry to English-taught courses at Uni Cologne. However, proving English proficiency is mandatory. Most courses ask for a B2 or C1 level proficiency in English.

Check uni-koeln.de to know more.

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Students do not to speak German to study at International School of Management (ISM). Courses that are entirely taught in English at ISM Germany. Also, students can learn German during their studies at ISM and take up optional classes during the studies. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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B1 German is normally required for the vocational training visa when the training institution has not already assessed the applicant's language skills. 

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For most of the English-Taught courses at Paderborn University, a German language proficiency test score is not required. But, exception may be there for some courses. The IELTS / TOEFL scores are accepted for English language proof. The mininum score vary as per the courses. But for IELTS, the scor

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Since the Bachelor's courses are taught in German so in that case, German language proficiency can be proven. For this, the test certificates like TestDAF, DSH 2, Goethe Certificate, etc. can be submitted. Whereas for English-taught courses, an English language test score has to be submitted such

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Nishtha Shukla

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For admission to Bachelor's and Master's courses of Hildesheim University, the students can submit the following certificates to prove German language proficiency-

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Yes, Uni of Wuppertal offers full-time preparatory German courses via its Language Teaching Institute.

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For every Master's course taught in German at the Uni of Cologne, the students must have good German language skills. The following German certificates are recognised to prove this - 

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  • Telc C2
  • Goethe-Institut C1 Certificate

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Yes, Indian students can get conditional admission to TU Clausthal if their German proficiency is below C1 level. A minimum grade B2 is enough for Indian students to get a conditional offer, if other entry requirements are met.

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For the programs that are taught in English, German language is not required. English language proficiency proof is required for these courses then. In such a case, TOEFL / IELTS score can be submitted. A few courses may require an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.

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Yes. Berlin has Germany's the largest concentration of English-speaking tech companies. There, software engineers work entirely in English.

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The courses are mostly English taught at Humboldt University of Berlin but the student should have basic knowledge of German Language to adjust well in the Campus and surrounding. German Language Tests accepted at the University are-

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Yes,  students can study at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences without learning German. There are many English taught courses that only require valid scores in English language tests such as IELTS (6.0) or TOEFL (iBT: 79).

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German language requirements is important when the students are opting for German taught courses, most of the MS Courses are taught in the English language. The students are required to have B2/C1 language proficiency. The accepted German language at Saarland University are –

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Most of the MS Courses offered at Saarland University are taught entirely in English. It is only important to know German Language for the students if they are choosing any German taught courses. The German language tests accepted at Saarland are –

·       DSH

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Trier University offers support services with certification, including training for the job interviews, self-marketing, and credentials required.

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The University of Trier charges no standard tuition fee. Only the enrolment/ semester fee of around 394 Euro (INR 43.2 k) applies with evaluation fee of 70 Euro (INR 8 k) along with re-registrations.

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Some of the German-taught courses which draw good intakes include psychology (restricted admission), computer sciences, computational linguistics & digital humanities, history, politics, mathematics, law, etc. A few of the German terms and acronyms for international students at Trier University incl

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The University of Trier charges no standard tuition fee. Only the enrolment/ semester fee of around 395 Euro applies with evaluation fee of 70 (INR 8 k) Euro along with re-registrations.

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Yes, University of Trier offers open admission to majority of its UG and Master courses, including 12 English-taught Master's courses. Any international student who meets the eligibility criteria stand a chance for the admission spot. The entry requirements and academic qualifications at Trier Unive

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Yes, the University of Trier does not charge a standard tuition fee. Only the semester fee of around 394 Euro (INR 44 k) and evaluation fee of 70 Euro (INR 8 k) applies. The semester fee covers:

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Sourin, a MSc in AI and Intelligent Systems student currently studying at Uni Bremen recommends a minimum A2 level of German proficiency for daily life and B1 or B2 level for getting a job. He got an IELTS score of 8 and CGPA above 8.5. However, these alone do not guarantee a job. Many of his classm

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To obtain a German student visa, Indian students must deposit at least EUR 11,904 per year. They must deposit approximately EUR 992 per month into an officially recognised blocked account (Sperrkonto). This serves as mandatory proof of funds to cover everyday living costs.

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For the English-taught courses at the University of Lubeck, the students have to submit only an English language proficiency test. The minimum scores required in these tests are-

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TOEFL iBT

72 or better

IELTS

5.5 or better

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